Effectiveness of the model for prenatal control of severe thalassemia

• Main Authors: Theera Tongsong, Pimlak Charoenkwan, Pannee Sirivatanapa, Chanane Wanapirak, Wirawit Piyamongkol, Supatra Sirichotiyakul, Kasemsri Srisupundit, Fuanglada Tongprasert, Suchaya Luewan, Thawalwong Ratanasiri, Ratana Komwilaisak, Piyamas Saksiriwuttho, Chutawadi Vuthiwong, Peerapun Punpuckdeekoon, Prisana Panichkul, Wibool Rueangchainikhom, Jirawat Choowong, Nawaporn Orungrote, Sravuth Sarapak, Ekachai Kovavisarach, Prapon Jaruyawongs, Thitinan Tansathit, Podjanee Phadungkiatwattana, Jittima Rujiwetpongstorn, Ounjai Kor-Anantakul, Chitkasaem Suwanrath, Tharangrut Hanprasertpong, Savitree Pranpanus
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84877605385&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/47983
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: The aim of the research was to determine effectiveness of the model for prenatal control in reducing new cases of severe thalassemia. Methods: Pregnant women at six tertiary centers were recruited to follow the model, consisting of (1) carrier screening using mean corpuscular volume (for...